Associate/ Engineer Software (AHT)

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate / Software Engineer. This position will be located at our Bellevue, NE location. Join Northrop Grumman and be a part of the team of professionals that solve some of the world’s most complex technical challenges. Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Combat Systems and Mission Readiness Division within the Defense Systems Sector.

As an Associate / Software Engineer you will be Designing, developing, documenting, testing and debugging software applications and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS), Bellevue Nebraska, is currently seeking candidates for all the following areas:

• Full Stack Web Developers (Angular or React)
• Object Oriented Developers (Java/C++ Backend Services or Thick Clients)
• DevOps Engineers (Ansible, CI/CD pipeline, automation)

Selected candidates will work closely with and/or on development teams to accomplish the following:

• Solve complex problems through innovative and creative solutions
• Collaborate with designers and/or engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of software systems
• Complete work independently and as a part of an Agile team to meet development schedules
• Regularly demonstrate progress to customers

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Software Engineer:

• High School Diploma or GED and 4 years of applicable Software Engineering experience; Bachelors in Science degree
• Full Stack Web Development or Object Oriented programming experience.
• Ability to obtain, and maintain, a Secret Clearance (Must be a U.S. citizen)

Basic Qualifications for a Software Engineer:

• High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of applicable Software Engineering experience; Bachelors in Science degree with 2 years relevant experience; Masters in Science Degree with 0 years of experience
• Full Stack Web Development or Object Oriented programming experience.
• Ability to obtain, and maintain, a Secret Clearance (Must be a U.S. citizen)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret or Top-Secret Clearance
• Build automation (Maven, Gradle)
• DevOps and CI/CD methodologies (Jenkins, Ansible)
• Static analysis tools (SonarQube, Fortify)
• Configuration Management (Git)
• IDEs (Eclipse, Visual Studio)
• Experience with automated unit and/or endpoint testing
• Experience with Agile tools and methodologies
• Ability to present completed work to customers

Salary Range: $60,600 USD - $91,000 USD

Salary Range 2: $73,400 USD - $110,000 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.